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Senate roll call 132 · 92nd Congress · Jul 19, 1971

To amend H.R. 9272 by striking from the bill all funds for the subversive activities control board.

On Jul 19, 1971, the Senate voted 41–47 (HR 9272). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–21, Republicans 13–27, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
41
No
47
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 19, 1971

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9272: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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